WHO WE ARE

Jewish Family Services of Greater Charleston

A trusted place to start when life feels hard to navigate alone.

We provide professional guidance and steady support to individuals and families facing uncertainty, change, or instability across many different situations and at every stage of life.

Reach out to Jewish Family Services

Why JFS

When something in life feels unclear or confusing, it can be hard to know what to do next or who to contact.

JFS exists for that moment.

We work with individuals and families across the Charleston community every day. That experience gives our team a clear understanding of the situations people face and the resources available.

This is why JFS is a trusted place to start.

Our Role

JFS provides a wide range of support options for individuals and families at every stage of life in Greater Charleston.

We serve as a caring and consistent guide.

We help people reach the right support and remain actively involved as their situation moves forward.

Sometimes that support comes directly from JFS. Sometimes it comes through a community partner. Often it’s a combination of both.

Our Team

Miriam Jones

Executive Director

843-614-6494
miriam@charlestonjfs.org

Yolanda White

Director of Senior Outreach and Case Management

843-343-4748
yolanda@charlestonjfs.org

Jackie Jackson

Community Support Specialist

843-870-1839
jacquelyn@charlestonjfs.org

Rabbi Aaron Sherman

Jewish Community Chaplain

chaplain@charlestonjfs.org

Our Board of Directors

Eileen Chepenik

President

Elliott Lessen

Treasurer

Spencer Lynch

Board Member

Michael Sgobbo

Secretary

Lenny Purwin

President-Elect

Ijo Toporek

Past President

Cynthia Nirenblatt

Board Member

Lana Kleiman

Board Member

Erica Rabhan

Board Member